Thursday, 6 October 2011

e.l.f Studio 85-Piece Complete the Look Palette review and swatches

e.l.f says:  In honor of celebrating 7 beautiful years of eyes lips face – e.l.f. Cosmetics introduces the limited edition 85-Piece Complete the Look Palette! Known around e.l.f. headquarters as the Birthday Palette, this convenient makeup collection for your eyes, lips and face allows you to become your own makeup artist whenever, wherever. Complete your beauty look that reflects your personal style with this comprehensive, all-in-one palette. The sleek design with 85 pieces offers endless color & texture combinations for effortless, yet flawless beauty on-the go. So, be sure to grab yours before all the candles are blown out, because supplies are limited! 

Complete the Look Palette includes:

  • 60 Eyeshadow Colors
  • 20 Lip Colors
  • 3 Blushes
  • 2 Bronzers
Unfortunately this palette isnt as of yet available from the UK site but is available on eyeslipsface.com and it retails at $15 each.  Its also a limited edition so if you like the look of this or want to start you xmas shopping early get it while you can :) :)  I bet your wondering how i got my hands on this well my good friend Muffin Wood has her own shop on ebay i have mentioned her before and she was good enough to order this for me as requested :) :) as she is from the US herself now i did pay a little extra but i dont mind :) as i ordered in bulk so i didnt really notice check her shop out muff_top10  i highly recommend her :) 
So i have a video review on this in which i will post below for you to watch DONT FORGET TO SUB :) :) 
Here is the Swatches :) :) 

Row 1 and 2 with primer underneath 

Row 3 and 4 with Primer underneath 
Row 5 and 6 with primer underneath 
Lip Colour swatches rows 1 and 2 
The 3 blushes and 2 bronzes in normal light 
I hope this was helpful to you all check out my video review on this below :) :) 


I hope this was helpful everyone and i hope you enjoyed :) :) 


Lots of Irish hugs and Kisses 
Nina Carry 
xoxoxoxox

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

e.l.f 100pc Eyeshadow Collection Review and Swatches



e.l.f says:  All-you’ll-ever-need professional eyeshadow assortments. Create a dark and smoky eye, a fresh and bright aura, or a totally fun and funky look with endless color options and textures to select from..

100pc Collection includes:
  • 100 Eyeshadow colors
  • Mirror
  • 2 Double sided eyeshadow applicators for easy on the go touch-ups.



This Palette is available on eyeslipsface.co.uk/eyeslipsface.com for £15/$10/€17 each......I was super excited to get this as i got all of the 32 piece eyeshadow palettes and was quite happy with them......The idea of having a 100 piece palette was exciting as you have alot of different shades altogether......I have this reviewed on my Video in which i will post below so on with the pictures and swatches for you :) :) 



Row 1 and 2 with primer underneath 
Row 3 and 4 with Primer underneath 
Row 5 and 6 with Primer underneath 
Rows 7 and 8 with Primer underneath
Row 9 and 10 with Primer underneath 
My Video Review 



I hope this was helpful girlies 
until next time 
Nina 
xoxoxoxoxox

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

New Looks Autumn/Winter Clothing 2011 preview

Hey everyone I thought I would show you all a peak of "New Looks" New Autumn/Winter Clothing Collection 2011 :) :) 

























Who wouldnt be impressed with the style for the Autumn/Winter that New Look has to offer........So much colour, texture and beautiful shapes. Feathers, fur and glam glitter, I loved the dresses, coats and shoes the most.  
What attracts your eye :) 
hope you liked this 
Cya Soon 
Nina Carry 

Sunday, 2 October 2011

e.l.f Plumping Lip Glaze Review

e.l.f says:  Forget costly Collagen injections, or those painfully stinging glosses, stimulate your senses to a refreshed full perfect pout with e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze! e.l.f. proudly presents a revolutionary lip plumper, infusing Natural ingredients that awaken your senses for fresh, volume enhanced, and moisturized lips. This dual sided Plumping Lip Glaze has a tinted color for a subtle plump or a clear gloss that power plumps your lips, use together and instantly feel the lip enlarging effects!
So as usual i got these on eyeslipsface.co.uk for £1.50/$1/€1.70 each they are also available on eyeslipsface.com......There are 11 different shades available on both sites.  I hadnt heard too many reviews about these when i first purchased them i think thats what made me more determined to try them out :) 
The Packaging & Product
The Packaging is fairly simple and kinda cheapish looking but we are paying little to nothing for these so why cant complain too much about the packaging can we :) 
Ok the Plumping Lip Glazes come in 2 parts the 1st is the supposed whitish glittery lip plumping gloss which is a minty scent and the 2nd part is the coloured lip glaze........ its stated that you can use each side on its own or together.......You are getting a dome brush from each side which makes application easier.......
Shades & Swatches 
"Ruby Kiss" without the Plump side
Ruby Kiss:  This colour looks more pigmented in the tube than applied on the lip......I was expecting more of a deeper red.....my lips do get a slight reddish tint but nothing big and of course a wee bit of shimmer....this looks well over your favourite red lipstick tho :) :) It Doesnt get any more pigmented even if you layer it 

"Baby Doll" without the plump side
Baby Doll:  This is a lovely baby pink but almost clear gloss with a bit of sparkle to it.......This is perfect if you want a MLBB look and perfect for over your favourite pink lippie it also on its own give that illusion of a more plumper looking lip i love it 

"Mocha Ice" without the Plump side
Mocha Ice:  This is a reddish/brown with golden shimmer to it.....Its beautiful on the lip and perfect for everyday wear on its own......I love how my lips look when the sun shines with this on my lips it gives a golden glow great shade :) :) 
"Fire Coral" without the Plumping side 
Fire Coral:  This is a very light red with a little shimmer on the swatch it looks more pigmented but on the lip it looks very natural almost invisible its on depending on how pigment your own natural lip is...........
"Mauve Berry" without the plumping side 
Mauve Berry:  This is sort of exactly what it says a very light mauvy/berry toned gloss with chunky gold glitter...now to be honest it doesnt really give that much colour pay off but the gold glitter again gives a nice warm golden glow to my lips :) :) 
"Fuchsia Fanatic" without the plump side 
Fuchsia Fanatic:  When i got this i thought "Wow this is bright" i was actually really excited but when i applied it i couldnt help been a wee bit disappointed as its not at all as bright cherrish/pink on your lips as it is on the tube........dont get me wrong this shade is one of my favourites as you do get a love pinky natural payoff but the colour is a bit deceiving so dont be afraid to buy it :) with is also a bit of sparkle in this one :) 
" The plumping side on its own"
The Plumping Side:  Smells and tastes like mint,  When applied first its cooling refreshing and not at all tingly.......If you are not one for minty glosses or the cooling feeling on your lips well this side isnt for you......the scent and feeling wears off after about 20 minutes......The shade is whitish with shimmer 


With Flash 
My Overall Opinion 
I love the Coloured side of these glosses i think they are all fab shades and perfect for anyone ever the fairest skin toned gals like myself.....but im not fond of the plumping side to be honest.....When i use these i only use the shaded side.....I just dont like the minty side and the cooling effect it gives but that is just me after all.......
Does the plumping side actually plump up your lips????? No it doesnt it didnt have any effect on my lips what so ever......If anything it might create the illusion of a more plumper lip because of the shimmer and glitter but what lip gloss doesnt do that to be honest.......Anything with a bit of shimmer will give the illusion of plumper lips.......
Is it a waste of time buying these??? no as i said i love the shades and for the price you are not loosing out but i would prefer the Super Glossy Lip Shine from e.l.f better than these but i am glad i have them in my collection..... I will most likely not purchase them again but never say never eh? over all these are not bad but can be better maybe if they made the shaded side just a one piece gloss thats when i will buy them again 

so thats it ladies i hope this was helpful...Remember this is just my own opinion and hopefully it will give you an insight in what you are getting when it comes to these.......

Until next time 
Lots of Irish hugs and kisses 
love Nina Carry 

DISCLAIMER:  As usual i have purchased these out of my own pocket.....I am in no way advertising or been paid for these reviews.....im simply just try to help you all out by giving you an idea of what these products are like before you purchase them :) :) 





Wednesday, 28 September 2011

e.l.f Studio Pressed Powder Review Mac Studio Fix Dupe?

e.l.f Says:  The Silky formula melts into the skin for adjustable coverage. Apply alone or over foundation for a flawlessly smooth and natural-looking finish. The portable makeup compact and sponge is convenient for on-the-go touchups.
Apply wet with a sponge for fuller coverage or dry for natural coverage with the sponge to create desired finish.


Hey everyone today i am reviewing the Studio Pressed Powders by e.l.f........They are £3.50/$3/€4 each and are available from eyeslipsface.co.uk or eyeslipsface.com.  The reason i have 3 here is because i ended up buying the first one which was too light for me and the other 2 on a 50% deal in which the 3rd one is perfect for me now but i know the 2nd one will be fine for me in the winter when i am paler :) :)  The Shades are "Sand, Buff and Caramel".  There are 6 shades available on the site the lightest is "Porcelian" then my 3 in the order they are then the last 2 are "Almond and Coco" 
The Packaging
"Sand, Buff & Caramel"
Well i will start off with the outside of the package first, It is a simple black packaging the same as the rest of the studio like which i love as non of the product especially the powder ones stick  to the packaging......The packaging looks like new every time you use it.......there is also a little window in which you can see the colour of your product and it says "e.l.f pressed powder"  on the front in white......
When you open the package you are seeing what you see in the picture......Plus a nice handy little mirror especially handy for travelling.......underneath that if you lift the product you are getting a sponge type applicator (which i dont use).  When you lift the product to where the sponge is you will see just how much product you actually get which doesnt look to be a whole lot........you are getting 0.317 oz/9g per package ........

The Product & Shades :) 
Ok I heard these were suppose to be almost Dupes of The Mac Studio Fix Powder and of course i had to see for myself.......And girls i am please to say that YES it is almost the dupe of the Mac Studio Fix Powder :) only smaller :) :) the only difference is the amount you are getting between the two :) :) I would say about 4 of the e.l.f Studio Pressed Powder would be the equavalent of 1 Mac Studio Fix but even at that you are saving money with e.l.f :) :) 
Bet your happy you read this review lol :) :) 
The textures between both are the same and when applied you see no difference between the two :) the shades are almost identical so if you are for example NC20 like me well shade " Sand" would be perfect for you .   At the moment because i got a little sun in the summer im using "Caramel".  But my tan wont be long fading away in our typical Irish weather :) 

Sand
Buff
Caramel
Swatches in Normal Light of Sand, Buff & Caramel
My Overall Opinion 
I am Pleasantly shocked with these powders i mean they are incredibly smooth, Apply beautifully.  They have great great coverage......This is a perfect finishing powder for over my foundation.....I mean it does exactly what my Mac Studio Fix powder does.....and there isnt even a difference between the two when you apply it.......I highly recommend to you all to try this i promise you wont be disappointed :) :) This is one of my top favourite products from e.l.f and i have also replaced My Mac Studio Fix Powder with the e.l.f Studio Pressed Powder indefinately like why pay more girls :) :) 

So thats it girls 
Until next time 
Lots of Irish hugs and Kisses 
Love Nina 
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